Humphrey, Charles, 1792-1850

Lawyer and politician. Humphrey's legal career began around 1810 in the law office of William Ross in Newburgh, New York. In 1819, he moved to Ithaca, New York where he established his own practice. He also became involved in politics, representing Ithaca, Tompkins County and surrounding area in the Nineteenth Congress, 1825-27; and later in the New York Sate Assembly, 1834-36, and 1841-42. He also held the appointed office of Clerk on the New York State Supreme Court, 1843-46.

From the description of Correspondence, 1810-1849. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535846

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